Android Apps for Absolute Beginners

by Wallace Jackson

Anybody can start building simple apps for the Android platform, and this book will show you how! Android Apps for Absolute Beginners takes you through the process of getting your first Android applications up and running using plain English and practical examples. It cuts through the fog of jargon and mystery that surrounds Android application development, and gives you simple, step-by-step instructions to get you started.* Teaches Android application development in language anyone can understand, giving you the best possible start in Android development * Provides simple, step-by-step examples that make learning easy, allowing you to pick up the concepts without fuss * Offers clear code descriptions and layout so that you can get your apps running as soon as possible What you'll learn * Get yourself and your computer set up for Android apps development * Use the Eclipse programming environment to make your Android development efficient and straightforward * Follow steps in plain English to build simple apps and get them working immediately * Style your application so that it appeals to potential users * Make use of the Android's touch screen * Use shortcuts and cheat sheets to create apps the easy way * Use the basics of Java and XML to move onto more advanced apps Who this book is for If you have a great idea for an Android app, but have never programmed before, then this book is for you. You don't need to have any previous computer programming skills - as long as you have a desire to learn, and you know which end of the mouse is which, the world of Android apps development awaits!Table of Contents * Preliminary Before We Get Started * What's Next? Our Road Ahead * Setting Up an Open Source Android Development Environment * An Introduction to Java, XML and How Android Works * An Overview of the Android Application Framework * Screen Layout Views, ViewGroups and Layout Types * User Interface Buttons, Menus, Dialogs and Alerts * Designing Graphics for 2D Images & Animation * Adding Handling UI Events * Understanding Content Providers * Understanding Intents and Intent Filters * The 3D, Widgets, Bluetooth, Maps, Search, and More

Genres: Nonfiction, Technology, Programming, Reference, Software

555 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2011

Reviews

[Gaurav Vashistha]

Android Apps for Absolute Beginners by Wallace Jackson is a clear, straightforward guide perfect for those new to Android development. With simple explanations and practical examples, it’s great for getting started. However, it’s somewhat dated and might not cover the latest Android features. Ideal as an entry-level resource but may require additional materials for advanced learning. also read how to earn cred coins

[Benjamin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Beyond explaining the basics of XML and its relation to Android development, this book isn't extremely useful. Don't expect to be able to build a functional application based on knowledge from this book.

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[Bryan]

Android Apps for Absolute Beginners is a clear, step-by-step guide perfect for those new to Android development. It covers the basics of app creation and Android Studio, making it a great starting point.

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Doesn't add much to knowledge. While grammatically correct, his writing is rather convoluted like using multiple which in a sentence. In terms of contents, it focuses more on media components instead of UI or coding.

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Little basic after reading beginning Java for Android, ready to go to Book 2, designing games. However, we will see how much time is allowed.

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[Brian · Rating 3 out of 5]

I picked this up with the thought that it might be too basic, but it would be a good way to make sure I didn't have any gaps in my Android education. Unfortunately it was much more basic than I expected and I probably would've been better off going straight to the Beginning Android book.

Aside from that, this book is good for someone who's fairly new to Java, but has some programming background. It walks you through setting up Java and Eclipse and does a good job of explaining the examples line-by-line, but it doesn't explain general basics like what a for loop or if statement are.

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Little basic after reading beginning Java for Android, ready to go to Book 2, designing games. However, we will see how much time is allowed.

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